Friday, June 15, 2012

Inspired: Tie the Naut(ical)

{wedding candy}

Our Lady, Star of the Sea

Let me just say right off the bat that I am so, so excited to share this post with you. Having grown up near the Chesapeake Bay and U.S. Naval Academy and having always dreamed of having a boat at some point in my life, I had a fantastic time collecting these ideas for you! In fact, I wish I could've used them for my own wedding, except for the fact that my wedding was on a mountain and that I don't actually have a boat. Add some nautical flair to your day by mixing a crisp pairing of white and navy with a bright shade, like gold or coral, or with a more muted tone like khaki or gray. Toss in a few gold or brass-trimmed accessories, too!

Subtly pick up the theme in your stationary and decor with simple, graphic statements- did you know, for instance, that an anchor traditionally symbolizes hope and safety? Keep everything shipshape, rather than beachy, with just a touch of stripes, nautical flags, and rope accents (click to enlarge):